Recreation · Hiking / Biking
Bear River Lake Resort · Bear River Reservoir  ·  (209) 295-4868
Whether you enjoy camping, fishing, water skiing, hiking or swimming, Bear River Lake is the place to be. We are located 42 miles east of Jackson on Hwy 88.
Caples Lake Resort · Silver Lake  ·  (209) 258-8888
Come enjoy the majestic and serene Carson Pass area of the High Sierra with us! The resort is open June through October and December through March as an "all season" retreat for the fisherman, skier, photographer, hiker and all others who prefer the simple, unspoiled beauty of mountains that rise to 10,400 feet. You will enjoy the rustic, friendly atmosphere of this quiet mountain resort.
Eldorado National Forest · Pioneer  ·  (209) 295-4251    (click for more info)
Truly a Land of Many Uses, the Eldorado National Forest provides diverse recreational opportunities to the public. The Forest offers every visitor the chance to enjoy nature and be outdoors. Before you venture out, visit our webpages to learn more about places to visit for your activity and how to play by the rules. (Click the link above and follow the link on the next page.)
Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park · Pine Grove  ·  (209) 296-7488
The park nestles in a little valley 2,400 feet above sea level with open meadows and large valley oaks that once provided the native Americans of this area with an ample supply of acorns. The 135-acre park was created in 1968 and preserves a great outcropping of marbleized limestone with some 1,185 mortar holes -- the largest collection of bedrock mortars in North America.
Kirkwood Lake · Kirkwood
12 campsites on loop next to the lake, in beautiful field of glacial carved rock. Mokelumne Wilderness accessed by nearby trailheads. Plenty of shade, boat carry down access, non-power boating permitted. $14 per day camping, maximum 14 days. Good rainbow trout fishing.. From Pioneer take Hwy 88 east. Turn left at Lake Kirkwood Sign. Campground is half mile.
Kirkwood Resort · Kirkwood  ·  (877) 547-5966    (click for more info)
Premier ski resort offering great ski conditions for novice to expert. Downhill, x-country, snowboarding, tubing, ice skating, ski-in, ski-out village, restaurants, shops, entertainment. USA Today ranks Timber Creek, Kirkwood’s beginner area, as one of the top ten places to learn to ski
Middle Creek · Pioneer
PiPi Valley  ·  (877) 444-6777
East on 88 to Omo Ranch Road to North-South Road 6 miles to campground
Salt Springs Reservoir  ·  (209) 295-4251
Located in El Dorado National Forest at 3900 ft. elevation, with forested shoreline. 22 no-fee campsires. Power boats okay for hand launch. Good rainbow trout fishing. Off Highway 88, 55 miles east of Jackson. Phone number listed is Amador Ranger District.
Shot Rock Vista
Picnic area & vista at 7,500 ft elevation on Hwy 88 1 mile east of Mormon Emigrant Trail intersection.. Overlooks Tragedy Creek, 46 miles east of Jackson. 3 picnic units. Bathroom.
Silver Lake · Silver Lake
   52 miles east of Jackson on Highway 88. 97 camp units, water, toilets, boat rental, launching facilities, picnic area. Gateway to Mokelumne Wilderness.
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